Wayne Country Day could seemingly do nothing wrong in the first half against Trinity Academy of Raleigh on Thursday evening. And the Chargers know they will need to have another energetic performance on Saturday. Three Wayne Country Day players scored in double figures in a 62-50 win against the Tigers in the second round of…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2021
Girls Basketball: WCDS Advances To NCISAA 2A Quarterfinals (PHOTO GALLERY)
City Hopes Delayed Audit Will Be Completed In March
The City of Goldsboro may have to wait one more month before the completion of its 2018-2019 Fiscal Year audit. At this week’s city council meeting, John Frank from accounting firm Dixon, Hughes, Goodman, LLP explained the delay that has kept the audit from being completed in January as planned. The auditors, working with city…… read more »
Mount Olive Announces Wastewater Discharge
The Town of Mount Olive reports it had a discharge of untreated sewer from inside the Town’s wastewater treatment plant at 408 Wilkins Farm Road. The spill was discovered on Saturday, February 13, at 7:30 P.M. and was still ongoing as of Sunday, February 14, at 4:30 P.M. and. A total of 441,000 gallons had…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Emily Williams
In Spring Creek’s Emily Williams opinion, there is nothing quite as exhilarating as playing basketball with her teammates and playing as hard as she possibly can. Williams, who is only a freshman, has already blossomed into a leader and key contributor for the Gators as her high school career started. “I have a sibling that…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Carlos Raven
During his time playing basketball at Wayne Country Day, Carlos Raven started to believe that he belonged on the basketball court. Of course, he always did belong, but he had to convince himself, and his performances the past three seasons have helped him understand that he could carve out his own path in the sport.…… read more »
Flood Warning Remains In Effect For Wayne County
The Neuse River near Goldsboro is expected to crest this weekend as heavy rains continue to drench Wayne County. According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, the Neuse River near Goldsboro will crest Sunday at about 22-feet, in “Moderate Flood Stage.” The river is currently at just over 21-feet. A Flood Warning…… read more »
Forklift Manufacturer To Expand In Kinston
– From the Office of Gov. Roy Cooper – Crown Equipment Corporation, a global lift truck manufacturer, expects to create more than 130 new jobs in Lenoir County, Governor Roy Cooper announced Thursday. The company is planning to invest up to $13 million to expand its manufacturing operations in Kinston. “Crown Equipment Corporation’s decision to…… read more »
Museum’s 135th USCT Exhibit Opens This Saturday
The Wayne County Museum opens its newest exhibit this weekend. In honor of Black History Month, the local museum will showcase the history of the little-known Black soldiers of the Civil War, particularly the 135th United States Colored Troop formed right here in Goldsboro. Jennifer Kuykendall, the Executive Director of the Wayne County Museum, appeared…… read more »
Learn About WCC Allied Health Programs
Wayne Community College has scheduled an information session for anyone considering entering the allied health field. The hour-long meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 4 in Moffatt Auditorium in the Wayne Learning Center (building with flag poles) on the college’s main campus in Goldsboro. No reservation or advance registration is required.…… read more »
Wayne County Provides Update On Vaccination Effort
As of Wednesday, the Wayne County Health Department has administered 5,994 first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, 1,960 second doses, and has 7,115 individuals on its waiting list. Severe weather across the country has delayed our shipment of vaccine doses this week and the county has been forced to re-schedule a portion of its second dose appointments.…… read more »
