North Carolina’s COVID-19 numbers have declined and remain stable, and there’s further good news as the newly approved one shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine is heading to the state. During Tuesday’s press briefing, Gov. Roy Cooper noted the progress and announced all of North Carolina’s frontline essential workers in Group 3 will be eligible to…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2021
N.C. To Enter Next Phase Of Vaccinations Starting Wednesday
North Carolina News – March 2
UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS Jobless must prove they’re looking for work to keep benefits RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — People who are unemployed in North Carolina will be required to prove they’re searching for work in order to keep their jobless benefits. The Raleigh News & Observer reports that Gov. Roy Cooper issued an executive order to that…… read more »
C.B. Aycock’s Dail Signs With Pitt CC
The process of selecting a college is challenging for any high school student, and especially for student-athletes. The tense days spent trying to find a college that fits both athletically and academically can seem unbearable. C.B. Aycock’s Audrey Dail is certainly glad that her wait is over. The senior signed a national letter of intent…… read more »
Boys Soccer: J.H. Rose Slips Past C.B. Aycock (PHOTO GALLERY)
The intensity and effort were there, but C.B. Aycock could not get a win on senior night. J.H. Rose scored a goal late in the second half to beat the Golden Falcons 3-2. The loss snaps the Golden Falcons’ five-game winning streak, but C.B. Aycock head coach Dominick Albano said the Golden Falcons did many…… read more »
Former MLB Player Rob Wooten Purchases ECAP
This morning, according to a press release, Wayne County native Rob Wooten has agreed to purchase the Eastern Carolina Athletic Park (ECAP). ECAP is a 60-acre facility with seven fields and a 15,000 square-foot field house along with a press box and restaurant. For over 20 years, ECAP has hosted hundreds of baseball and softball…… read more »
City, County Amend Agreement Regarding Maxwell Center Hotel Property
Changes are made to an economic development agreement between the City of Goldsboro and Wayne County. The Memorandum of Understanding details the partnership between the city and county for locating a new hotel on the property next to The Maxwell Center. City Attorney Ron Lawrence explained the changes at Monday’s meeting of the Goldsboro City…… read more »
Golden K Kiwanis Celebrate Member’s 100th Birthday
Goldsboro Golden K Kiwanis Club members honored their oldest member, Frank Joyner, who turned 100 on February 27, with a “drive-by” greeting on Saturday afternoon. The caravan of nearly 50 cars drove through the Brookdale Senior Retirement Center parking lot on Country Day Road to wish Joyner a happy birthday. In the photo, Dr. Joe…… read more »
Bear Creek MBA Offers Free COVID Vaccines This Weekend
Free COVID-19 vaccines will be available at Bear Creek Missionary Baptist Association, 1800 South Slocumb Street in Goldsboro, this Saturday, March 6, from 9 AM – 2 PM. Those requesting the vaccine have to be 65 years and older, young with underlying conditions, or teachers. They need to call (919) 735-2274 to register. If there…… read more »
UMO Offers New Degree In Aviation & Business Management
The University of Mount Olive is soaring to the next level in its flight program. UMO Flight School, LLC, the University’s Flight School, began in 2019 and has grown to include three single-engine planes, two of which are Cessna 172 airplanes and a third Piper Lance PA-32. However, there is more to aviation than just…… read more »
Decrease In Driving Impacts Auto Insurance
(NORTH CAROLINA NEWS NETWORK) — The pandemic led to fewer people driving, something State Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey says has impacted auto insurance rates. Causey urged auto insurance carriers to reflect any savings they saw in premiums, and a majority in the state did just that. The Insurance Commissioner says its also important the insurance…… read more »
