(NORTH CAROLINA NEWS NETWORK) – Monday, the CDC announced that fully vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing, according to long-awaited guidance from federal health officials. The recommendations also say that vaccinated people can gather in the same way – in a single household – with…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2021
CDC: Vaccinated Persons May Gather Indoors Without Masks
Suspect Accused Of Kidnapping, Statutory Rape Of Juvenile
On Tuesday, March 2, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office received a report on a missing juvenile female. The sheriff’s office also learned the missing juvenile might be with 21-year-old Clayton B. Schlomer of Pikeville. Deputies began searching for Schlomer and his vehicle. The juvenile was eventually found at a safe location. The investigation led to…… read more »
Alumni Chapter Makes Donation To Goldsboro H.S. Band
On Monday, the Triangle Chapter of Dillard-Goldsboro Alumni and Friends, Inc. presented a check worth $500 to the Goldsboro High School Band. Dekevias Atkinson, President of the Triangle Chapter of Dillard-Goldsboro Alumni and Friends, noted many of the chapter’s members played in the Dillard or Goldsboro High bands and were eager to help out. Alando…… read more »
UMO To Observe Anniversary Of Tragic Accident
This week the University of Mount Olive will remember the lives lost and affected by the tragedy of March 13, 2020. As a result of the collision, which occurred at the intersection of Highway 55 and Indian Spring Road, freshman exercise science major Madison Mergl of Sayville, NY; sophomore agribusiness major Ann Wray of Oakland,…… read more »
Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Getting Severe Weather Alerts
One of the keys to staying safe during the severe weather season is making sure that you have a way to receive lifesaving severe weather watches and warnings. There are many methods and tools, some of which are available with no cost or fees, that you can use to receive these important lifesaving alerts no…… read more »
North Carolina A&T’s Justin Cates Is Getting Ready For The CFL (PHOTO GALLERY)
In many ways, life has come full circle for Justin Cates. Last March, he was getting ready to attend the NFL’s first Historically Black Colleges and Universities Combine, but the NFL canceled the HBCU combine because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Flash forward a year, and Justin Cates has now achieved his dream of becoming a…… read more »
Nearly $25 Million In COVID Relief Funding Approved For WCPS
Thanks to $1.6 billion in funding approved by the General Assembly for North Carolina Public Schools, Senator Jim Perry and Representative John Bell announced that Wayne County Public Schools is now eligible for up to $24,866,346 in assistance as part of recent COVID-19 relief efforts. Last week, the state announced the projected LEA allotments. Local…… read more »
North Carolina News – March 8
MURDER CHARGE Police: Man charged in fatal stabbing of his mother WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Authorities in North Carolina say a man has been charged in the stabbing death of his mother. The Winston-Salem Journal reports that Jacob Christian Jones was charged with murder on Sunday. Authorities said his mother, Rosalyn Jalperya Howard was killed…… read more »
Softball: Georgia College At UMO (PHOTO GALLERY)
The UMO Trojans softball team was back in action after a ten day hiatus. Competing at home against Georgia College in a doubleheader on Sunday afternoon., the Trojans dropped both games, 8-5 and 14-3. … read more »
Updated Look At WCPS Student Struggles During Pandemic
The difficulties faced by students during the pandemic are becoming clearer. At last week’s meeting of the Wayne County Board of Education, Executive Director of Teaching & Learning and Federal Programs Dr. Carol Artis gave a update on student proficiency since the start of the school year. For instance, when looking at K-2 STAR Early…… read more »
