AP-US-TENURE-DISPUTE-SLAVERY-PROJECT Report: Tenure offer revoked from slavery project journalist WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Faculty members of a North Carolina university want an explanation for the school’s reported decision to back away from offering a tenured teaching position to journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones. Hannah-Jones’ work on the country’s history of slavery has drawn the ire of conservatives.…… read more »
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North Carolina News – May 20
County Keeps Up Vaccination Effort As Demand Drops
Wayne County will keep vaccinating residents until no one else wants a shot. County Manager Craig Honeycutt provided an update on the immunization efforts from the Wayne County Health Department at this week’s county board meeting. The Wayne County Health Department reports demand has been decreasing in recent weeks, and supply now outpaces demand. Over…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Jelly Bean Powered By Jackson & Sons
Meet Jelly Bean! He is a 1 – 2-year-old male domestic shorthair cat. Jelly Bean has a beautiful grey and white coat. He is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find his forever home! To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services call 919-731-1439 option “0” or email [email protected] Click here to view…… read more »
United Way Seeks Volunteer Tutors For ‘Unlimited Impact’
Volunteer tutors are needed for a summer learning program in Wayne County. The First Church and United Way of Wayne County in partnership with Wayne County Public Schools, are launching ‘Unlimited Impact,’ a K-8 tutoring program. United Way Executive Director Sherry Archibald appeared on Goldsboro’s Greatest Hits 1150 and 98.3. Archibald says students may suffer from heavy learning…… read more »
Suspect Charged For March Drive-By Shooting In Kinston
A suspect is charged for a drive-by shooting in Kinston. On March 10, Kinston Police officers responded to the 700 block of Dixon Street in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers were notified a 26-year-old male had been shot in the leg and transported himself to UNC-Lenoir Hospital. The victim was treated for his…… read more »
Wayne Prep Holds Food Distribution On Saturday
Wayne Preparatory Academy is hosting a food distribution event this weekend. The drive-thru food distribution begins at 9 AM on Saturday, May 22, and will run until all of the food is gone. The distribution location is 1404-B Patetown Road in Goldsboro. The event is made possible by the Food Bank of Central & Eastern…… read more »
Wayne County Public Library Hosts Annual Book Sale
The Friends of the Wayne County Public Library are happy to announce that the annual book sale will be held this Thursday, May 20th through Sunday, May 23rd! In order to keep patrons and Friends of the Library safe, this book sale will be a little different in comparison to past book sales. The book…… read more »
GPD, SJAFB Carry Torch For Special Olympics (PHOTO GALLERY)
Goldsboro Police run to support the Special Olympics of North Carolina. Wednesday morning, GPD officers met at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base to carry the Special Olympics Torch. The officers were joined by local leaders, including Goldsboro City Manager Tim Salmon, as well as Seymour Johnson’s 4th Security Forces Squadron. They carried the Special Olympics…… read more »
C.B. Aycock’s Hammonds Runs To UMO
C.B. Aycock track coach Scottie Rodgers recognized Matthew Hammonds’ potential as a runner during his freshman season. Over the course of four years, Rodgers watched the soft-spoken and modest Hammonds transformed into an elite athlete through hard work and dedication. “He’s pretty quick, and since his freshman year, he’s worked hard. He’s a go-getter who…… read more »
Baseball: Rosewood Holds Off Princeton In Extra Innings (PHOTO GALLERY)
Rosewood’s bats woke up at the right time against Princeton on Tuesday evening. With the score tied 5-5 in the top of the ninth inning, Rosewood scored five runs in the inning to take a 10-5 lead. The Eagles then held off Princeton in the bottom of the ninth to get the win and improve…… read more »
