The coronavirus continues to circulate and it doesn’t appear it’s going away anytime soon. Thursday afternoon, Wayne County Government hosted its second online COVID Connection, bringing together local leaders and health experts to give an update on the virus that has left thousands dead in North Carolina. Wayne UNC Health Care President and CEO Dr.…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2021
COVID Strains County Resources As Officials Make Plans For Booster Vaccine Doses
Two Charged For Weekend Shooting In Kinston
Two suspects are arrested for a shooting incident in Kinston. On Saturday, the Kinston Police Department responded to shots fired near the 1100 block of Pollock Street. Officers arrived and found the victim, 25-year-old Rashad O’Neil of Kinston. The preliminary investigation revealed two individuals operating a white SUV drove past O’Neil and opened fire from…… read more »
UMO Observes “See You At The Pole”
On Wednesday, the University of Mount Olive observed the National See You at the Pole event. Students gathered in prayer around the flagpole located near the Henderson building. Prayers were lifted regarding the campus, the community, and the nation. The atmosphere was filled with love and gratitude. Additional prayers were lifted in regards to keeping…… read more »
WCC Classes To Be Held At Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni Facility
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 »
Cross Country: Goldsboro And Spring Creek Have Strong Showings At Conference Meet
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 »
Volleyball: C.B. Aycock Tops Southern Wayne In Three Sets (PHOTO GALLERY)
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 »
North Carolina News – September 23
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 »
Mount Olive Commissioner Hoping To Send Bottled Water To Help Flooding Victims
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 »
Farm Credit Farmers Market Holds Fall Fest On Saturday
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 »
COVID Connection Meeting Being Held Virtually This Afternoon
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 »
