State and local officials are targeting minority college students with their latest version of the anti-drunk driving campaign, Booze It & Lose It. Today, members of the N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program partnered with Winston-Salem State University on the historically Black university’s campus to launch the 2021 Labor Day Booze It and Lose It campaign.…… read more »
– From the Office of Gov. Roy Cooper – Global manufacturer of household appliance components, Grupporeco, will create 110 new jobs in Lenoir County, Governor Roy Cooper announced this week. The company will invest $28 million to build its first manufacturing facility for dishwasher components in North America. “It is positive news that Grupporeco has…… read more »
The University of Mount Olive and Southeastern Community College have signed an important partnership agreement for southeastern NC. The agreement will enhance educational opportunities and facilitate a seamless transfer of graduates from SCC’s Agribusiness Technology program to UMO’s agricultural bachelor of science degree programs. “This represents a key pathway for students to start at SCC…… read more »
Charles B. Aycock and Eastern Wayne first met on the football field in 1967. The two county rivals played each other four times from 1971-74. They didn’t meet again until 2001 when the Warriors dropped from 4A to 3A and joined the Golden Falcons in the 3A/4A Eastern Carolina Conference. Since then, they’ve faced off…… read more »
Karsyn Roberts shot a 71 to lead Wayne Country Day to a first-place finish during a meet contested at Lane Tree Golf Club on Wednesday afternoon. Ella Hannant complemented Roberts with a 72, followed by teammate Anna Reimers with a 91, while Madalyn Brown finished with a 113. The Chargers’ total of 234 was multiple…… read more »
After a strange game against North Lenoir where Rosewood let a 2-0 lead slip away and a goose got onto the field, Rosewood looked to get refocused against Eastern Wayne. Mission accomplished. The Eagles flew out of the gate and defeated Eastern Wayne 6-0 on Wednesday evening. “I think played pretty well. We ended up…… read more »
VIRUS OUTBREAK-TEACHER SENT HOME North Carolina teacher sent home for refusing to wear mask SMITHFIELD, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina high school teacher has been sent home for refusing to wear a mask as required by her school district. The News & Observer of Raleigh reports Aurora Preston, who teaches at South Johnston High…… read more »
Statement from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base regarding Operation Allies Refuge: The Department of Defense recently approved a request for assistance from the State Department to provide temporary housing, sustainment, and support inside the United States for vulnerable Afghans at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin; Fort Bliss, Texas; Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey; and Fort Lee, Virginia.…… read more »
The resurgent coronavirus is sending more patients to Wayne UNC Health Care, and the situation could get worse. The local hospital has seen an influx of COVID-positive patients in recent days and weeks. Wayne UNC President and CEO Dr. Jessie Tucker tells GoldsboroDailyNews.com the situation is ominous, but, fortunately, Wayne UNC is not at the…… read more »
An Early Learning Resource Center is opened at the Partnership for Children of Wayne County. The Partnership and Smart Start launched the revamped Early Learning Resource Center Wednesday during a ribbon-cutting with the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce. Parents, caregivers, and early childhood professionals or advocates can utilize the materials, which include children’s books, educational…… read more »
