VIRUS OUTBREAK_NORTH CAROLINA Most North Carolina adults have now gotten a COVID-19 shot RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Most North Carolina adults have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot. The state Department of Health and Human Services revealed the updated figures on Thursday. Elderly residents have overwhelmingly gotten the vaccine, with nearly three in four…… read more »
North Duplin’s postseason journey ended with a 3-1, second-round loss to Camden County in the NCHSAA 1A playoffs on Wednesday evening. The Rebels finished the season with a 12-1 overall record, and North Duplin head coach Ricky Edwards said he could not be prouder of his team. “I thought it was a good softball game.…… read more »
The N.C. Board of Transportation on Thursday morning approved separate resolutions honoring Gus Tulloss, who was a long-serving member of the board, and Goldsboro Mayor Chuck Allen. A major Rocky Mount bridge will be dedicated after Tulloss, who represented the region of Highway Division 4 east of Raleigh for 12 years until he retired from…… read more »
A new financial plan is nearly finalized for the next WCPS school year. This week, the Wayne County Board of Education approved Interim Superintendent Dr. David Lewis’ proposed budget. At Monday’s meeting, Dr. Lewis reminded the new $192.6 million budget will have to be adjusted once the new school year begins as final enrollment figures…… read more »
Meet Lilly! Darling Lilly is approximately 8-years-old and looking for love in the autumn of her life. She has a beautiful tortoiseshell black/orange/sand coat and stunning emerald eyes. Lilly will make a wonderful affectionate companion, once she is settled in a home. She is a no drama type of girl and prefers tranquility. Lilly is…… read more »
Free COVID-19 testing and vaccines will be available this weekend in Goldsboro. Rebuilding Broken Places, 2105 N. William Street, will host the vaccine and testing clinic this Saturday, May 8, from 10 AM – 1:30 PM. Walk-ins are welcome. Free boxed lunches and food boxes will also be available. The COVID testing and vaccination event…… read more »
Free desktop computers will be provided to ensure Wayne County students are ready for virtual learning. Operation Unite Goldsboro in collaboration with the Kramden Institute of Durham, Southern Bank of Goldsboro, Dillard Goldsboro Alumni and Friends, Headquarters and the Triangle Chapter will distribute the 40 computers to students as well as another 20 computers to…… read more »
The 4th Fighter Wing Medical Group is hosting a COVID-19 mass vaccine line for authorized TRICARE beneficiaries at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Fitness Center. This Friday, May 7th from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time, first and second doses of the Pfizer vaccine are available for anyone 16 years of age and older.…… read more »
Members of the Wayne County Sheriff’s ACE Team conducted a traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation on Monday. A consent search was performed and illegal narcotics were reportedly found. 20-year-old Jessica R. McCullen of Smithfield was arrested for Possession of Heroin, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. McCullen was given a $2,500…… read more »
– Editorial/Opinion from Rep. Raymond E. Smith, Jr. – The current school year has been the challenge of a lifetime. Online / Virtual learning became an unexpected necessity. Many parents, whether they were prepared or not, had to balance busy work and home lives with helping their children with virtual school. During this Teacher Appreciation…… read more »
