Yearly Archives: 2021

Several Injured In Mar-Mac Crash (PHOTOS)

Several Injured In Mar-Mac Crash (PHOTOS)

Wednesday morning, the Mar-Mac Fire Department and Wayne County EMS units responded to a two vehicle accident at the intersection of Five Points Road and U.S. 117 South near Highway 13 South.  A white Toyota pickup truck collided with an SUV at the intersection.  Several patients were checked out by paramedics and were taken to…read more »

SJAFB Hosts Vaccine Clinic For Some TRICARE Beneficiaries

SJAFB Hosts Vaccine Clinic For Some TRICARE Beneficiaries

The 4th Fighter Wing Medical Group is hosting a COVID-19 mass vaccine line for specific groups of authorized TRICARE beneficiaries at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Fitness Center this week. On Thursday, March 18th, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., first doses for persons aged 65 and older and persons 16 and older who…read more »

NWS: Potential For Severe Storms On Thursday

NWS: Potential For Severe Storms On Thursday

There’s a potential for some wild weather on Thursday.  The National Weather Service says numerous strong to severe thunderstorms are expected Thursday, mainly from late morning through the afternoon. The greatest threat will be south and east of the Triad, with the highest risk over the eastern Sandhills and the central and southern Coastal Plain,…read more »

WCPS Students K-12 Will Begin 5-Day/Plan A Transition On March 29

WCPS Students K-12 Will Begin 5-Day/Plan A Transition On March 29

Wayne County Public Schools released the following information following Tuesday’s special Board of Education meeting: On Tuesday, March 16, at a Special Called meeting, the Wayne County Board of Education in a 4-3 vote approved transitioning all grades, K-12, to Plan A for 5 days a week face-to-face instruction beginning March 29. Daily early dismissals…read more »

UMO To Inaugurate Sixth President

UMO To Inaugurate Sixth President

The investiture of a President stands as one of the most significant events in the life of a University. The occasion is one that both celebrates the University’s achievements and endeavors, as well as authenticates the president’s role as the leader of an academic community. The University of Mount Olive has traditionally recognized the installation…read more »

Goldsboro Audit Expected To Be Completed Within 30 Days

Goldsboro Audit Expected To Be Completed Within 30 Days

Progress…but the City of Goldsboro is still waiting for its financial audit. John Frank from accounting firm Dixon, Hughes, Goodman, LLP gave an update on the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year audit at Monday’s Goldsboro City Council meeting. Frank says the progress includes providing the city’s finance department with a preliminary draft of the finance statement. He…read more »

WCC’s Allied Health Job Fair Goes Virtual

WCC’s Allied Health Job Fair Goes Virtual

Wayne Community College will hold an online job fair for those seeking positions in health care. The Allied Health Virtual Job Fair will be held 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, April 13 on the College Central Network online platform. Both job hunters and employers sign up to participate through that platform, at collegecentral.com/waynecc. There is no…read more »

Jannie M. Gardner

Jannie M. Gardner

March 14, 2021, 74, Goldsboro – Ms. Jannie M. Gardner, 74, passed on Sunday, March 14, 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, NC.read more »

Carrie M. Bell

Carrie M. Bell

March 14, 2021, 75, Goldsboro – Ms. Carrie M. Bell, 75, passed on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Willow Creek Nursing & Rehab Center, 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, NC.read more »

William Earl Mitchell

William Earl Mitchell

March 13, 2021, 70, Goldsboro – Mr. William Earl Mitchell, 70, passed on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at home. The celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 12:00 noon at J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations, 1701 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, NC. There will be a viewing held from…read more »

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