Veterans gathered in Goldsboro to mark March 29, Vietnam Veterans Day. President of the Wayne County Veterans and Patriots Coalition Eric Busse says “The Vietnam veterans, when they came home from serving, they didn’t get the ‘welcome home’ they truly deserved. We want to make sure they’re truly honored and they were welcomed home now.”…… read more »
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Vietnam Veterans Welcomed Home in Goldsboro
Wayne County Public School Board Looks at Spending Plan
Wayne County District Superintendent Dr. David Lewis gave the Wayne County Board of Education his last budget presentation yesterday — and encouraged the board to consider how much to set aside for a rainy day. Lewis noted that the district has $11.7 million in its fund balance. That’s money that can be used in case…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Meatloaf Powered by Jackson & Sons
This week’s spotlight is on Meatloaf, a Retriever/Labrador mix that is very sweet and friendly. Age 3 years Gender Male Size Large Color Silver/Tan Spayed/Neutered Declawed No Housetrained Unknown Meatloaf is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find his FUR-ever home. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services call 919-731-1439 option “0” or email [email protected].… read more »
Rep. Nickel Holds Briefing on Domestic Violence
Last week, U.S. Representative Wiley Nickel (NC-13) held a domestic violence awareness and prevention briefing with actress and activist Thora Birch and advocates on Capitol Hill. Nickel and Birch were joined by U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) and advocates from the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV),…… read more »
Wayne Community College Student Honored
Gamil AL-Gharazi is the recipient of Wayne Community College’s 2023 Dallas Herring Achievement Award. AL-Gharazi is working toward his Associate in Science degree at the college. The award honors the late Dr. Dallas Herring, whose philosophy of “taking people where they are and carrying them as far as they can go” is the guiding principle…… read more »
Chief Executive of WAGES Applauds Expansion of Medicaid
Governor Roy Cooper signed off on legislation this week expanding Medicaid in North Carolina. The program will grow as soon as the next state budget is in place. Patricia Beier, the Chief Executive Officer of WAGES calls it a “transformational” move, expanding health care options for hardworking families who would otherwise not have access to…… read more »
Historical Marker Dedicated to the 135th USCT
The 158th Anniversary of the 135th Colored Troop was recognized in Goldsboro with a special historical marker near the Hub in Goldsboro this morning. Mayor David Ham, Rep. John Bell and several decedents of the troops were at the unveiling. Elizabeth Martin Meggett spoke for the descendants who were in attendance, encouraging the croud to…… read more »
The Fremont Daffodil Festival in Pictures
Center Street Jam Concert Schedule Announced
The Center Street Concert Series schedule features music every other Thursday night from early May to mid-August. May 4: Cat 5 May 18: Soul Psychedelique June 1: Coastline June 15: Embers June 29: Black Water July 13: Trial by Fire July 27: Night Years August 10: Spare Change Concerts are at The Hub from 6-9…… read more »
Fundraiser Saturday for Families of Officers Shot in August
Here are some pictures from this weekend’s fundraiser:… read more »
