Wayne County United Soccer Club’s U17 Boys won the 1st Division League on Friday night to earn a promotion and a spot in the Premier Division. Wayne County United hosted Wilson Youth Soccer Association (WYSA) on Friday night in the final game of the season. Despite only needing a tie to clinch, WCUSC went for…… read more »
Goldsboro defeated Wallace-Rose Hill 5-4 on Friday afternoon. It was the final game of the season for both teams. Goldsboro ends the season with a 7-7 overall record. The Cougars held a 1-0 early in the game, only to watch Wallace-Rose Hill eventually tie the game 4-4. However, in the bottom of the seventh inning,…… read more »
Around 8 PM Friday evening, a 21-year-old male was riding a four-wheeler on a trail at Busco Beach in Wayne County. The vehicle was being driven on an uneven trail which caused the ATV to pitch upwards onto the rear wheels. The individual operating the ATV was thrown backward, causing him to strike his head…… read more »
Strawberries are in season now around Wayne County! Local growers have been busy harvesting and selling strawberries. North Carolina is a leading producer of strawberries with North Carolina ranking 3rd in the nation for strawberry production. North Carolina has around 1,600 acres of strawberries grown with a farm income value of $29.4 million (2012, USDA).…… read more »
Celebrate strawberry season with this recipe for Strawberry Chocolate Pretzel Frozen Yogurt Bark by Michelle Estrada! Ingredients 2 cup vanilla yogurt 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced 30-40 small pretzel sticks, broken into smaller pieces 1/8 cup (2 tablespoons) mini chocolate chips 1 tablespoon honey or maple/pancake syrup Preparation Wash hands with soap and water. Gently…… read more »
The community is invited to learn about the latest developments from the Goldsboro Police Department. The conversation with the Goldsboro Police Department will be held Thursday, May 13th, at 7 PM on Zoom. The virtual event will feature updates from Goldsboro Police Chief Mike West and others from the department. To join the meeting on…… read more »
On Wednesday, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners met with Wayne County’s General Assembly delegation to receive a legislative review and update. Representative John R. Bell, IV shared positive news regarding CARES Act funding and American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding that will be distributed to the County, municipalities, and…… read more »
WGU North Carolina, an affiliate of the accredited online Western Governors University, has announced that Michael Merzke has been hired as a Strategic Partnerships Manager, Military Outreach. In this newly created role, Merzke will develop and strengthen relationships with all branches of the armed forces and military-related organizations throughout North and South Carolina. Merzke retired…… read more »
April 30, 2021, 65, Goldsboro – Mrs. Vickie D. Spriggs, 65, passed on Friday, April 30, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of compassionate and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home and Cremations of Goldsboro.… read more »
April 30, 2021, 49, Goldsboro – Mr. Aldonia J. Haskins, 49, passed on Friday, April 30, 2021 at home. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of compassionate and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home and Cremations of Goldsboro.… read more »
