Category Archives: Local News
County Matches State’s High Voter Turnout
Over 55,000 Wayne County residents cast a ballot in this week's election.According to figures from the N.C. State Board of Elections, 55,263 ballots have been cast in Wayne County for the November 3rd...
Nov 05, 2020
Wayne County Public Library Launches Art Smart Program
On November 1st, the Wayne County Public Library, in partnership with the Wayne County Arts Council, launched a new program called Art Smart. In an effort to support families during the COVID-19 pande...
Nov 04, 2020
Dancing Stars Of Wayne County Videos Are Live Now!
The 2020 Dancing Stars of Wayne County Virtual Event has officially kicked off!!! The race is on for:BB&T Now Truist City of Goldsboro Seegars Fence CompanyPartnership for ChildrenJackson & So...
Nov 04, 2020
WCC’s Fall Scholarship Application Period Now Open
The deadline to apply for Foundation of Wayne Community College scholarships is fast approaching.Current and incoming students have through Nov. 13 to complete the online application for Foundation of...
Nov 04, 2020
Kinston P.D. Investigates Tuesday Night Shooting
Kinston Police are looking for information on a shooting that left one person injured. Around 9 PM on Tuesday, Kinston P.D. officers were dispatched to a "shots fired" report near Adkin and Desmond st...
Nov 04, 2020
Wayne County Nov. 3 Election Results
The latest Wayne County Nov. 3 election results from the North Carolina State Board of ElectionsResults are being updated as they become available (100% of Wayne County precincts reporting)NC State Se...
Nov 04, 2020
NCDHHS Issues COVID-19 Compliance Letters To Local Businesses
Officials with the County of Wayne have been copied on letters to local businesses in the county regarding COVID-19 violations. These letters were from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services...
Nov 03, 2020
It’s Here! Election Day 2020!
Today, November 3rd, is Election Day in America!Polls in North Carolina are open from 6:30 AM until 7:30 PM.If you are in line before 7:30 PM, you will be allowed to vote.Voters are NOT required to sh...
Nov 03, 2020
UMO Receives $1 Million Gift
The University of Mount Olive has received a $1 million gift from one of its longtime friends and benefactors, Dr. Thomas R. Morris of Wilmington, NC. The contribution from Morris was inspired by his ...
Nov 03, 2020
Wayne County’s Unemployment Rate Increases Slightly
Wayne County's unemployment rate ticked up in September. According to the latest figures from the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Wayne County's seasonally unadjusted jobless rate rose to 6.4% ...
Nov 03, 2020