The wait is over! After four years, the sound of freedom will once again be celebrated and demonstrated with the return of the Wings Over Wayne Air Show, the largest air show in the state of North Carolina. The event is set to take place at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro on May…… read more »
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Wings Over Wayne Air Show Returns
Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Adds Mobile Command Center
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office recently took delivery of their new mobile command center vehicle designed by LDV Custom Specialty Vehicles. LDV is the global leader in custom specialty vehicles. Since 1977, they have designed and built world-class mobile command centers, SWAT vehicles, bookmobiles, medical vehicles, and more. This project was made possible through American…… read more »
Seven Springs Wins Multiple Grants
On Friday, members from the town of Seven Springs met with state officials at the Granddaughter community center to announce multiple grants that the town has received from several agencies from the state. A grant of $400,000 dollars was announced as part of the Resilient Neighborhoods program. This grant is focused on community development and quality of…… read more »
University of Mount Olive Sweeps Southern Wesleyan
In spite of the rain delays the UMO Softball managed to play both games Saturday against Southern Wesleyan University. Game 1 got underway at 10: 30 with UMO ladies taking the win with 6 to 1 over SWU. Game two got underway about 30 minutes later with UMO winning that game with a 17 to…… read more »
Scholarships Available for Technical Programs at WCC
Students entering 11 technical programs at Wayne Community College may be eligible for scholarships. The Foundation of Wayne Community College’s “Top 11 Scholarship Program” is designed to encourage students to study and go into certain fields in which there are career opportunities. The programs to be included on the list are determined annually. Those majors…… read more »
Application Period Open for Help for Homeowners Affected by Hurricanes Matthew and Florence
The application period for the ReBuild NC Homeowner Recovery Program will close at 5 p.m. Friday, April 21, with available federal funding committed to applications currently in process and those expected in the weeks ahead. This is the last opportunity for eligible North Carolinians who have not yet submitted an application to apply for aid through the…… read more »
Berkeley Mall Welcomes Easter Bunny and Magician
The Berkeley Mall at 625 North Berkeley Blvd. in Goldsboro has planned a day of fun for April 8th. Starting at 11 am the Easter Bunny will be posing for pictures with kids. After a short break from 1-1:30, pictures will continue until 4 pm. Magician Dana Hill will perform from 1 PM to 3:00…… read more »
Understanding Echolalia in Autism Spectrum Disorder
April is Autism Awareness Month and Shaunita Woods, a Speech Language Pathologist with Wayne County Schools has some advice about echolalia. By Shaunita Woods, MCD, CCC-SLP Echolalia is the repeating of another’s words or sounds. Such behavior is a normal part of a child’s language development and typically stops before age 3. However, in children…… read more »
Wayne Community College Hosts International Festival
All are invited to an International Festival at Wayne Community College next week. The event is set for 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Thursday, April 6. Activities will be held in spaces on the first floor of the Wayne Learning Center (building with flag poles in front) and outside the building, weather permitting. Throughout the day,…… read more »
Eastern Wayne Class of 1983 40th Reunion Set for July
Friday, July 14, 2023-Time Together-Flying Shamrock Pub, 7:30-8:00 pm start time (Food & drinks available for purchase) Saturday, July 15, 2023-9:30 am-11:00 am-Tour of the High School-Doughnuts and coffee (No cost) 6 pm-10 pm-Dinner and DancingWalnut Creek Country Club, 508 Lakeshore Drive, Goldsboro, NC 27534$65.00 per person/$125 per coupleCash Bar, Featuring-DJ Russ, Dress-Smart Casual RSVP…… read more »
