Category Archives: Local News
University Of Mount Olive Surpasses Giving Day Goal
A total of 204 donors collectively gave $53,000 to the University of Mount Olive for its recent Annual Giving Day. The amount more than doubled the University's initial goal of $25,000, and is the lar...
Apr 13, 2021
WCC Adding Ford To Its Automotive Training
Wayne Community College's automotive training repertoire now includes Ford.WCC is the latest college to have access to Ford Automotive Career Exploration (ACE), thanks to sponsorship by Deacon Jones F...
Apr 13, 2021
Juveniles Lead Authorities On Chase In Stolen Vehicle
Two teenagers lead police on a chase that ends with a bang in Goldsboro. On Tuesday, April 6th, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office was notified of a vehicle that had been stolen in the Buck Swamp and S...
Apr 12, 2021
WCC Small Business Center Joins Coalition
Wayne Community College’s Small Business Center has joined the NC Small Business Coalition.The coalition, spearheaded by the NC Rural Center, endeavors to identify and advance North Carolina-bas...
Apr 12, 2021
80 Desktop Computers Available For WCPS Students
Free desktop computers are available for students in Wayne County.Operation Unite Goldsboro has teamed with the Kramden Institute of Durham, Southern Bank of Goldsboro, and the Triangle Chapter of Dil...
Apr 11, 2021
Saluting Seymour
Every week, Saluting Seymour and SoundScope highlight an airman serving at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro.Senior Airman Kirsten Minus from the 4th Fighter WingMinus has been in the Ai...
Apr 11, 2021
Selecting Tomato Varieties For Your Garden
Many take great enjoyment in growing tomatoes in their home garden. There is something special about growing tomato plants and reaping the benefits of eating a fresh, home-grown tomato. Unfortunately,...
Apr 10, 2021
Goldsboro Plans Spring Litter Cleanup
While statewide litter cleanup efforts get underway this weekend, there's a push to spruce up the City of Goldsboro.At this week's Goldsboro City Council meeting, City Manager Tim Salmon said the city...
Apr 09, 2021
Drive-Up Vaccine Clinic In Fremont On Saturday
A drive-thru COVID vaccine event is being held this weekend in Fremont. St. James Church of Christ, 514 Memorial Church Road, will host the drive-up vaccination clinic from 9 AM - 1 PM on Saturday, Ap...
Apr 09, 2021
NCDOT: Over 3 Million Pounds Of Roadside Litter Collected This Year
As part of its litter removal efforts, N.C. Department of Transportation crews, contractors and volunteers have now collected more than 3 million pounds of litter from roadsides this year."This is gre...
Apr 09, 2021