Down 37-29 at the end of the third quarter, the Goldsboro girls’ basketball team showed how resilient and determined they are. Unfortunately, the Cougars were unable to get the win as East Duplin held off Goldsboro 59-57 on Wednesday evening. The Cougars trailed 13-9 at the end of the first quarter. “In the beginning, we…… read more »
On Wednesday January 13, at a Special Called meeting, the Wayne County Board of Education in a 4-3 vote approved postponing the district’s K-5 Plan A transition from January 25 to the fourth grading period which begins on March 15. As a part of the motion, the Board will reconvene prior to the end of…… read more »
LGBT RIGHTS-NORTH CAROLINA More NC towns expand LGBT employment, commerce protections CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — More North Carolina towns have approved expanded non-discrimination ordinances for LGBT people. The Chapel Hill board approved unanimously on Wednesday new protections covering employment and public accommodations for people on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity and other…… read more »
It seemed surreal as Jackson Flower finally signed his national letter of intent. Later this year, he will graduate from Wayne Country Day and officially end one of the best chapters of his athletic career. However, it is only just beginning for the highly-decorated senior, who set a new standard on the swimming scene at…… read more »
A second suspect has been identified and arrested for a Goldsboro homicide. The Goldsboro Police Department reports 19-year-old Keyonte D. Williams of Dudley is facing charges of 1st Degree Murder and Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon after his arrest on Wednesday. He is being held at the Wayne County Detention Center under no bond. Williams…… read more »
Several short-term health professional training courses are about to begin at Wayne Community College. These courses run one semester – January to May – and equip students for positions in fields that are constantly seeking employees. They lead to credentials or prepare students to take certification exams. New this semester is “Sterile Processing Technician.” This…… read more »
Come play with Chess! Chess is a nearly 5-month-old domestic shorthair feline. She is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find her forever home. Click here to view all the pets available for adoption through Wayne County Animal Services. The Wayne County Animal Shelter is located at 1600 Clingman Street in Goldsboro. … read more »
Last year, United Way of Wayne County held their first annual MLK Weekend of Service. The weekend consisted of a Saturday of smoke alarm installations for adult volunteers followed by a day of service for children and teens. “We believe that honoring Martin Luther King’s legacy with a day of service is a great way…… read more »
Wayne County family farmer Lorenda Overman will serve a two-year term as Vice Chair of the American Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee. She was elected to the office during the organization’s annual meeting, held virtually Saturday, Jan. 9. Overman had previously served as Southern Region representative to the committee and as Chair of the North…… read more »
AP-NC-RARE TURTLE FOUND DEAD Rare sea turtle found dead on North Carolina’s Outer Banks FRSICO, N.C. (AP) — A species of sea turtle that is rarely seen on North Carolina’s Outer Banks has been found dead in a Frisco marsh near the Pamlico Sound. The Virginian-Pilot reported Tuesday that biologists have so far been unable…… read more »
