WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. – A 24-year-old Grifton woman has been arrested and charged with three counts of elderly exploitation following an investigation by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. According to authorities, a report was first filed on March 3, 2025, after a caretaker noticed money missing from the wallet of a person under their care.…… read more »
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Health Care Worker Charged with Elderly Exploitation in Wayne County
IRS Extends Tax Filing Deadline to May 1 for North Carolinians
WASHINGTON, D.C. — North Carolina taxpayers now have extra breathing room to file their taxes. Due to the widespread impact of Hurricane Helene, the IRS has extended the federal tax filing and payment deadline to May 1, 2025, for individuals and businesses across the state. The decision follows a federal disaster declaration after the storm…… read more »
Governor Stein Announces Council on Student Safety and Well-Being; Wayne County’s Kristie Howell Appointed to Serve
RALEIGH, N.C. – Governor Josh Stein unveiled his new Advisory Council on Student Safety and Well-Being during a press conference held today at Moore Square Magnet Middle School. The council aims to ensure that North Carolina’s schools are not only safe but also supportive environments where students can thrive emotionally, physically, and academically. The council…… read more »
Bell Wins WCC’s Dallas Herring Achievement Award
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Brittany Bell, a student in Wayne Community College’s Associate in Arts program, is the recipient of WCC’s 2025 Dallas Herring Achievement Award. The award honors the late Dr. Dallas Herring, one of the earliest champions of the North Carolina Community College System. The winner is selected based on an essay that describes how…… read more »
Wayne County Boards to Hold Joint Meeting on Education Budget and Priorities
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – The Wayne County Board of Commissioners and the Wayne County Board of Education will come together for a joint meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at The Maxwell Center, located at 3114 Wayne Memorial Drive in Goldsboro. The joint session will open with the…… read more »
An Airman’s Second Mission: Helping Others Heal
KINSTON, NC — For University of Mount Olive (UMO) senior Jevon Benjamin, the journey to his passion for exercise science and rehabilitation has been anything but conventional. At 30, the Charlotte, NC native is a U.S. Air Force veteran, the oldest of ten siblings, and a dedicated student approaching May graduation. Now interning at UNC…… read more »
Top Junior Golfers Shine at Lane Tree in Visit Goldsboro NC Junior Championship
Goldsboro, NC – The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) returned to Lane Tree Golf Club for the second annual Visit Goldsboro NC Junior Championship, welcoming 78 elite junior golfers from 15 states and eight countries. The 54-hole stroke-play tournament, held April 4-6 following a qualifier on April 3, featured boys and girls ages 12–19. Among…… read more »
City of Goldsboro Set to Recognize Community Contributions and Hear Public Matters at April 7 Council Meeting
GOLDSBORO – The Goldsboro City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, April 7 at 5.30 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda features several proclamations recognizing Community College Month, Volunteer Appreciation Week, the Month of the Military Child, and the contributions of Elder Adeen Lewis-George. A Babies and Bears Presentation by Olivia Lancaster will…… read more »
Trojans Blank Lions in Second Half for Senior Day Victory
Mount Olive, NC — Behind a dominant second-half defensive performance, the University of Mount Olive women’s lacrosse team rolled to a 20-8 victory over Emmanuel College on Senior Day in Conference Carolinas action at the Ray McDonald Sr. Sports Complex on Saturday. The win marks the sixth straight for the Trojans, who improve to 7-6…… read more »
Wayne County Board of Education to Meet Monday, April 7
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – The Wayne County Board of Education will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Monday, April 7, 2025, at the WCPS Central Services Boardroom, located at 2001 E. Royall Avenue, Goldsboro. The meeting will begin at 3:30 p.m. with a closed session, followed by the open session. During the meeting, the Board…… read more »
