Wayne Community College is collaborating with Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni and Friends to offer classes. “This partnership is a result of leaders of Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni reaching out to see how the college could assist them in promoting the use of their new computer lab space that was donated by private businesses,” said Renita Allen Dawson, WCC vice…… read more »
Goldsboro’s Jay Bass claimed a first-place finish during the boys’ portion of a Neuse Six 2A Conference cross country meet on Wednesday afternoon held at Northston High School. Bass completed the course in 19 minutes, 21 seconds. Goldsboro had five runners – Ayobami Ajabge (23:39), Jacob Mousseua (23:52), Joshua Lawhorn 25:22), Alex Bruno (25:23) –…… read more »
C.B. Aycock flew over Southern Wayne 25-15, 25-8, 25-9 in Quad County 3A Conference action on Wednesday evening. With the win, the Golden Falcons improved their record to 11-2 overall and 5-2 in conference play, while Southern Wayne dropped to 2-7 overall and 1-4 in conference play. “I think the girls played really well. They…… read more »
BODY CAMERAS-AUDIT Durham audit finds police body-camera compliance problems DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — An audit has found Durham police officers uploaded body-camera footage late and sometimes mislabeled it, potentially jeopardizing evidence. The News & Observer reports that the audit found the Durham Police Department has policies, training and equipment, but it couldn’t confirm that supervisors…… read more »
An effort in Mount Olive will send bottled water to disaster areas in the South. Town of Mount Olive Commissioner Vicky Darden is trying to fill a truck with the bottled H2O and plans to send it to flooding areas in either Texas or Mississippi. Darden says she was reminded of living through a tornado…… read more »
The Farm Credit Farmers Market will celebrate the beginning of fall this weekend. This Saturday, the Farmers Market will hold its Fall Fest from 9 AM – 2 PM. Mark the change in seasons with local produce, handmade crafts, wagon rides, a kids pumpkin decorating contest (see rules below), and more. 97.7 Katie Country’s Wayne…… read more »
It’s a chance for citizens to hear the latest local COVID-19 updates. Wayne County Government hosts a COVID Connection virtual event today (Thursday, September 23) at 4 PM. The COVID Connection brings together local leaders and health officials to discuss the latest coronavirus trends and information. The meeting is expected to include the latest updates…… read more »
Last week Wednesday, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office pulled a vehicle over on Highway 70 East near Casey Dairy Road. During the traffic stop, 30-year-old Spencer M. Jackson of Kinston was searched with illegal narcotics allegedly being found. Jackson was arrested for Felony Possession of Cocaine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was given a…… read more »
The Wayne County Public Library has been awarded a $15,000 ARP Humanities Project Support Grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council. This project will support the work of the library’s Local History department. Through the use of these funds, the library will expand its virtual exhibits, programming, and staff hours. Additionally, grant funds will allow…… read more »
Rosewood’s Jaylee Amy emerged as the top individual female runner and helped Rosewood claim the girls’ portion of a three-team meet contested on Tuesday afternoon. Amy ran the 5k trek in 22 minutes, 26 seconds. Carson Crane completed the course in 26 minutes, 18 seconds. India Young (28:43) and Abigail Rowe (28:54) crossed the line…… read more »
