WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — Wayne County officials announced today the passing of Commissioner George Wayne Aycock, Jr., a dedicated public servant who spent more than a decade representing residents as the county’s at-large commissioner. Aycock, who joined the Wayne County Board of Commissioners in December 2012, was widely regarded as a committed leader with deep…… read more »
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Wayne County Mourns Loss of Commissioner Wayne Aycock
NCDOT Awards $185.6 Million in Powell Bill Funding; Wayne County Municipalities Among Recipients
The aid will be used mainly to fix streets RALEIGH, N.C. — More than $185.6 million in State Street Aid is being distributed to 508 North Carolina municipalities as part of this year’s Powell Bill program, the N.C. Department of Transportation announced. The annual funding supports cities and towns across the state by helping them…… read more »
Suspect in Series of Fiber Optic and Telephone Line Thefts Arrested
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Goldsboro man following an investigation into multiple incidents involving fiber optic and telephone lines being cut and stolen in the southern portion of the county. Deputies say the investigation began after several reports of damaged and removed utility lines, prompting concerns over service…… read more »
UMO Receives $175,000 Grant from NCTTFC to Support Hands-On Agricultural Camp
MOUNT OLIVE, NC – The University of Mount Olive (UMO) has received a $175,000 grant from the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission (NCTTFC) to continue its Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Institute, an immersive week-long residential camp designed to inspire high school students and teachers through hands-on learning in agriculture. Hosted by the University’s Lois…… read more »
Hundreds of Riders Rev Up Holiday Spirit at 35th Annual Wayne County Toy Run
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Hundreds of motorcycles filled the Berkeley Mall parking lot Sunday afternoon as riders from across the region came together for the American Legion Riders Post 11 35th Annual Wayne County Toy Run — and warmer-than-normal temperatures made it a perfect day for a ride. The event kicked off at noon with kickstands…… read more »
WCC’s Dawson Wins District Administrator Award
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College Vice President of Workforce Continuing Education Services and Community Engagement Renita Dawson has been honored with the Administrator of the Year award from the North Carolina Association of Educational Office Professionals (AEOP) District 12. Earlier this year, Dawson was named Administrator of the Year by WCC’s chapter of the…… read more »
Students to Sing in Choral Showcase
Goldsboro, N.C. – This week, Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) students will spread holiday cheer through festive songs and melodies at the annual district-wide Choral Showcase, with performances spanning over three nights (November 18-20) at the Dillard Middle School auditorium. This is the 24th year for the annual holiday showcase. The showcase first began in 2001…… read more »
Update: Goldsboro PD Expands Efforts to Locate Missing Man
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Goldsboro Police Department is intensifying its search for a missing 21-year-old man and is now asking the public for help. Officers first received a report on Nov. 10 around 4:25 p.m. regarding Tra’sond Marquail McNeil, who was last seen two days earlier on Nov. 8. McNeil was last spotted in the…… read more »
Communities Supporting Schools Launches Free Arts for Youth Series
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Communities Supporting Schools of Wayne County is launching a new cultural arts initiative aimed at inspiring creativity and global awareness in local children. The organization announced the debut of its Arts for Youth Series, beginning this winter with an “Around the World Holiday Arts Series” for children ages 5–12. The classes are…… read more »
WCC Hosts Global Leadership Student Conference
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College recently hosted a meeting for students of all backgrounds to learn about global leadership. The North Carolina Association of International Educators (NCAIE) Global Leadership and International Engagement Student Conference connects both undergraduate and graduate students who are passionate about working across cultures and further developing a global mindset. The…… read more »
