Wayne Community College’s Pharmacy Technology program delivered hygiene kits to the Community Soup kitchen in time for holiday distribution. The “Pharm Tech” class of 2022 collected soap, washcloths, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, razors, lotion, deodorant, brushes and combs and other contents then assembled them into 45 kits. The college’s painting class also contributed eight “blessing bags”…… read more »
(GDN) — It’s nearly time to relish the beginning of a New Year! Mt. Olive Pickle will hold its 22nd annual New Year’s Eve Pickle Drop on the University of Mount Olive campus on Friday, December 31st. Those attending the Pickle Drop or watching it virtually are encouraged to bring donations for the Food Bank…… read more »
Most state road construction projects will be suspended to help ease highway traffic for the upcoming holidays. Where possible, the N.C. Department of Transportation plans to open lanes that have been closed for construction on interstates or U.S. or N.C. highways from now through the evening of Tuesday, Dec. 28 and again from the morning…… read more »
(GDN) — A crash has closed the entrance to a freeway in Goldsboro. As of 4 PM on Wednesday, the on-ramp to I-795 from U.S. Highway 70/W. Grantham Street was closed as emergency responders work on the accident scene. An overturned vehicle could be seen in the intersection. Goldsboro Police, firefighters and EMS were on…… read more »
APPEALS COURT-CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER Court upholds civil rights leader’s trespassing conviction RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina appeals court says a civil rights leader received a fair trial in 2019 and his conviction on trespassing charges at the North Carolina General Assembly stands. The News & Observer of Raleigh reports the North Carolina Court…… read more »
(GDN) — The federal government and courts are making decisions on COVID vaccine requirements for large employers. Wayne County Government is making sure it’s ready should it need to mandate vaccinations and/or regular COVID-19 testing for its employees per OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) requirements. County Staff Attorney Andrew Neal explained some of the…… read more »
(GDN) — A Goldsboro native will get a chance to direct a television episode for CBS. Multiple sources state Joy T. Lane will be one of five rising directors invited to take part in this year’s Director’s Initiative. Lane is now a New York-based filmmaker who already has script supervisor and two episodic directing credits…… read more »
Meet Judge! He’s a 3-year-old Coonhound and American English mix. Judge is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find his FUR-ever home! To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services call 919-731-1439 option “0” or email [email protected] Click here to view all the pets available for adoption through Wayne County Animal Services.…… read more »
Wayne Community College’s Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Class of 2022 has provided books to community child care providers. The students collected nearly 160 children’s books and flash card sets to donate to sites at which they practice skills: the college’s child care center and WAGES Head Start. “This correlates with their courses this semester in…… read more »
(GDN) — Monday night, the Kinston Police Department pulled a vehicle over in its DDACTS (Data-Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety) zone. During a search of the vehicle, officers reportedly discovered six pounds of marijuana, Oxycodone and Xanax pills, and three illegally-possessed firearms. Two adults in the vehicle were arrested while juvenile petitions are…… read more »
