Wayne County’s first responders are getting a boost in their wireless communications thanks to the FirstNet® network expansion currently underway by AT&T. AT&T has added a new, purpose-built cell site in the La Grange area. This new site is giving first responders on FirstNet – America’s public safety network – access to always-on, 24-hours-a-day priority…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2021
New FirstNet Cell Site Launches in Wayne County To Support Public Safety
WCPS Announces Principal Changes
One WCPS school will have a new principal later this month and five others will have new principals in the new year. Last week, the Wayne County Board of Education approved the following principal changes during its regularly scheduled monthly meeting: Mount Olive Middle assistant principal, Thomas Young, Jr., will be the new principal of…… read more »
Juveniles Chased By Law Enforcement From Kinston To New Bern
A pair of juveniles lead law enforcement on a chase across Eastern Carolina. Just after 1 AM Monday morning, Kinston Police officers checked out a suspicious vehicle occupied by two juveniles behind Premier Theatre on the 1100 block of Hill Farm Road. The driver attempted to back over one of the officers who managed to…… read more »
Veterans, Active-Duty Ride GWTA For Free This Week
In honor of Veterans Day this week, veteran and active-duty military ride Goldsboro-Wayne Transportation Authority buses for free from today, Monday, November 8 through Saturday, November 13. Just show a military ID or DD-214 with photo ID prior to boarding and enjoy the free ride. Visit RideGWTA.com for schedules and route maps.… read more »
Goldsboro Golden K Kiwanian Of The Year
Buddy Pipkin (right) was named the Goldsboro Golden K Kiwanian of the Year for 2020-2021 at the club’s annual awards ceremony on Thursday. Pipkin currently serves as the club’s secretary. Presenting the award is Bob Hill (left), chairman of the awards committee and a past Kiwanian of the Year. The Golden K Kiwanis Club meets…… read more »
North Carolina News – November 8
AP-US-MISSING-GIRL-FOUND-TIKTOK TikTok rescue: Girl got help using silent distress signal LONDON, Ky. (AP) — Law enforcement officials say a 16-year-old girl held captive by a 61-year-old man was rescued on an interstate highway in Kentucky after another driver noticed her making a silent distress signal with her hand. The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office says the…… read more »
Time For New WCC Students Apply And Register
Students planning to take classes at Wayne Community College next semester should apply now for admission and financial aid. Before new students can sign up for Spring 2022 classes, they must be accepted into the college. The steps that new students need to take can be found at www.waynecc.edu/apply-now/. Registration for Spring college credit courses…… read more »
NCDOT: Drivers Need To Adapt To Time Change
Daylight saving time ended at 2 a.m. Sunday, when we turned our clocks back one hour. This change can present challenges for drivers as it gets darker sooner, so many late afternoon commutes will be at dusk. NCDOT’s top priority is safety, so be prepared for the switch by following these tips: Make sure your…… read more »
Football: Wayne Christian Wins First State Title In Program History (PHOTO GALLERY)
No amount of rain was going to deny Wayne Christian this moment. Three seasons ago, the Eagles restarted their football program, and on a rainy Saturday afternoon, Wayne Christian defeated Halifax Academy 28-8 in the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association DII state championship game. “Our motto all year was P.F.G. You probably heard us say…… read more »
Saluting Seymour
Every week, Saluting Seymour and SoundScope highlight an airman serving at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro. Airman 1st Class Maxim White from the 4th Fighter Wing White has been in the Air Force for two years. His hometown is Gastonia, NC, and White says he joined because he says the Air Force is…… read more »
