BC-NC-PROPOSED SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARDS State’s proposed social studies standards prompt debate RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Efforts in North Carolina to make social studies standards more inclusive are drawing complaints as well as praise. The Raleigh News & Observer reported that reaction on Wednesday to the proposed standards was largely split along partisan lines. The State…… read more »
Chilly temperatures didn’t alter the recurring theme of the Carolina 1A Conference cross country season. On Wednesday afternoon, Rosewood’s boys and girls continued their respective strong seasons in the season-ending conference championship meet held at Lakewood Country Club. The Eagles placed five boys in the top 10 and finished with a team score of 20.…… read more »
Wayne County’s senior population is clearly ready to be inoculated against the coronavirus. Residents aged 75 and older donned their masks and winter coats, braving the brisk morning air Wednesday as they waited for their chance to register – AND ONLY REGISTER – to be among the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The line…… read more »
On December 8th, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation into the injury of two persons. The individuals were both treated and released from the hospital. The investigation reportedly revealed that one individual was attacked and assaulted by 35-year-old Donald R. Evans of Pikeville. Evans allegedly used a metal object during the attacks, and…… read more »
Meet Sargent! He is a 7-year-old terrier/American pit bull mix. Sargent has been waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter since December to find his 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 »
Monday morning, officers with the Kinston Police Department responded to a robbery that took place at The First Flight Federal Credit Union on the 2400 block of North Herritage Street in Kinston. During the course of the investigation, the KPD says they determined 42-year-old Joseph Cecil Gardner, Jr. of Snow Hill was a suspect and…… read more »
During its monthly meeting this week, the Wayne County Board of Education approved the following principal change: Eastern Wayne Middle assistant principal, Edward “E.J.” Cromartie, Jr, was named the principal of Mount Olive Middle. Mr. Cromartie has 15 years of public education experience. He has served as an assistant principal at Brogden Middle, North Drive…… read more »
Wednesday, Wayne County was one of the first health departments in North Carolina to begin vaccinating Phase 1B Group 1 individuals. Due to the overwhelming demand for the COVID-19 vaccine for individuals 75 and older, the County has revised its process in order to streamline our registration. Starting Thursday, Jan. 7, the County will open a COVID-19 Vaccine…… read more »
Governor Roy Cooper is extending North Carolina’s modified stay-at-home order. Wednesday, Gov. Cooper announced the executive order would remain in place for an additional three weeks. The modified stay-at-home order requires residents to stay home between the hours of 10 PM and 5 AM. Gov. Cooper says residents are urged to not go places indoors…… read more »
TECH COMPANIES-OFFICES Tech firms planning offices despite work-from-home trend RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic has forced many people to work from home, but there are signs that office life will continue in North Carolina’s Research Triangle. The Raleigh News & Observer reported Wednesday that some tech firms are planning new offices in the…… read more »
