Category Archives: Local News
County Commissioners Honor Memory Of George Floyd
Since George Floyd died while in police custody in Minneapolis in late May, demonstrations across the country have protested police brutality and pushed for racial equality.That effort left the street...
Jun 19, 2020
WCC’s Matthews Recognized With Leadership Award
Logan Matthews has been recognized for her leadership at Wayne Community College and beyond.Matthews is the recipient of the 2020 WCC Governor Robert W. Scott Student Leadership Award. The honor also ...
Jun 19, 2020
Public Hearing Set For County’s Non-Emergency Medical Transport
The Wayne County Board of Commissioners has a public hearing scheduled for its next meeting. The county board holds its next regular meeting at 1 PM on Wednesday, July 8th. During that meeting, the co...
Jun 19, 2020
Wayne County Approves New Budget
On Tuesday, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year Budget Ordinance.During the meeting, Wayne County Manager Craig Honeycutt noted it was no easy task p...
Jun 17, 2020
Make-A-Wish Eastern NC Announces Virtual Fundraiser
Make-A-Wish Eastern North Carolina is hosting their first-ever virtual fundraising event, Wish Ball 2020, this Thursday, June 18, 2020 streaming live on Facebook and YouTube. This annual event is trad...
Jun 17, 2020
Wayne Community College Publishes 36th Renaissance
Despite operating remotely due to COVID-19, Wayne Community College has published its largest writers' and artists' magazine so far.The 36th issue of "Renaissance" contains 82 pages of prose, poetry, ...
Jun 17, 2020
United Way’s Day Of Action Is Thursday
Each June, United Ways around the world encourage community members to take action towards building a stronger community. This year, on June 18, United Way of Wayne County challenges residents to take...
Jun 17, 2020
City Planning For 17.5% Water & Sewer Rate Increase
City of Goldsboro residents will see a water and sewer rate increase under the city's proposed budget.However, the property tax rate will remain unchanged.Goldsboro Finance Director Catherine Gwynn we...
Jun 16, 2020
State Highway Patrol Graduates 42 New Troopers
The State Highway Patrol proudly welcomed 42 new troopers at a graduation ceremony held for the 150th Basic Highway Patrol School. The ceremony ended what was a truly unique Patrol School experience a...
Jun 15, 2020
Eastern Wayne H.S. Graduation (PHOTO GALLERY)
Saturday morning, the football field at Eastern Wayne High School came alive with 226 students dressed up in their caps and gowns for their graduation ceremony. The event lasted a little over an hour....
Jun 15, 2020