PROTEST FIRES-SENTENCE NC man gets 7 years for setting fire after protest RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina man has been sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison for setting a fire inside a Raleigh store following a demonstration over the death of George Floyd. Richard Rubalcava pleaded guilty in March to…… read more »
Dr. Patricia A. Pfeiffer. has been officially elected to serve as the seventh president of Wayne Community College. The college’s Board of Trustees choose Dr. Pfeiffer by acclamation at a special called meeting on December 17. It had selected her as its candidate for the position in November and submitted her name to the State…… read more »
(GDN) — Wayne County welcomes a new judge and Clerk of Courts. Thursday afternoon, the Wayne County Courthouse hosted a swearing in for Justin L. Minshew, the District Court Judge for the 8th Judicial District. Minshew was appointed by Gov. Roy Cooper and replaces the Honorable Erika James. Minshew’s new duties leave a vacancy in…… read more »
(GDN) – Big things are happening in Downtown Goldsboro. Thursday afternoon, Goldsboro’s Downtown Development Office hosted several state legislators, dignitaries and developers who highlighted the latest projects for the downtown area. Rep. John Bell of Wayne County praised the General Assembly’s effort to expand the Historic Preservation Tax Credit through 2030 as part of the…… read more »
A state qualifier as a freshman, Kaleb Davis is looking to make even more strides on the wrestling mat this season. And Davis, who wrestles at 160lbs, is already off to a good start. He came in first at the 30th annual Pierce-Davis tournament and third at USAF-Eagles Invitational. “I like winning, so it feels…… read more »
(GDN) — Wreaths will be laid on the graves of veterans at three area cemeteries this weekend. American Legion Post 541 in Pikeville will be conducting the Wreaths Across America Ceremony at 11 AM on Saturday, December 18, at Pikeville Cemetery. The scheduled speakers include Col. D. Hall, and Wayne County Commissioner’s Wayne Aycock and…… read more »
(GDN) — Wayne Community College selects its next leader. Friday, the Trustees of WCC met and heard from the State Board of Community Colleges which approved the college’s selection for its new president. Dr. Patty Pfeiffer will be the new president of WCC following the vote by the trustees. Dr. Pfeiffer will replace Dr. Thomas…… read more »
(GDN) – Nearly 50% of Wayne County’s population is now vaccinated against the coronavirus as cases continue to edge up. According to the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, 326 confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported in Wayne County over the past two weeks. Wayne County has recorded 329 coronavirus-related deaths since the…… read more »
Wayne County has been awarded $750,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the Neighborhood Revitalization Program. Commissioner Antonio Williams made a motion to apply for the grant during the October 5, 2021 meeting of the Wayne County Board of Commissioners after hearing of problems in the Dudley area. CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization funds are…… read more »
The City of Goldsboro has selected Kenny Talton as the new director of the Planning Department. Talton has served as interim director since September. The new position is effective as of Dec. 15. His salary is $83,211.72. “I look forward to Mr. Talton’s continued leadership of the Planning Department,” said City Manager Tim Salmon. “I…… read more »
